Forging an AXE from a Rail Road Spike

Forging a small axe or tomahawk from a railroad spike is a fun project. Although Rail Road spikes aren't particularly high carbon, so they won't have great edge holding ability. Sponsored by: Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code "Blackbear10" for a discount on your next order 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Upsetting 01:58 - Laying out the eye 03:27 - Slitting the eye 05:07 - Drifting 06:44 - Forging the blade 09:03 - Rough Grinding 10:17 - Can you harden a rail road spike? 14:26 - Finishing 16:24 - Putting it to the test Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil and Tool My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF Become a Patron -   / blackbearforge   Donate - https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge Shop - http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com Web site - http://www.blackbearforge.com Instagram -   / blackbearforge   FaceBook -  / john.blackbearforge   John Switzer channel -    / johnswitzer   Video equipment used in this video Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/J50gq Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7yV Rode Wireless Go microphone - https://adorama.rfvk.net/YggLRm Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. https://www.abana.org/ Blacksmithing tools and supplies Self contained air hammers - http://www.saymakhammers.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.piehtoolco.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.centaurforge.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Square head bolts and lags - http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/ New anvils - https://www.oldworldanvils.com/ New anvils - http://www.nimbaanvils.com/ New anvils - Industrial supplier - http://www.mcmaster.com Tong blanks and tools - https://kensironstore.com/ Fire brick and refractory - http://refwest.com Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.